Mainz is experiencing culinary triumph: two top restaurants in Germany!
According to the Hornstein ranking, two Mainz restaurants are among the best in Germany. Find out more about top cuisine and rankings!

Mainz is experiencing culinary triumph: two top restaurants in Germany!
The gastronomy scene in Mainz is enjoying remarkable success: According to the Hornstein ranking Two Mainz restaurants made it into the best 200 in Germany. In an impressive year, the established “Steins Traube” in Mainz-Finthen and the “Favorite Restaurant” in the city center are high in the rankings.
“Steins Traube” is in 158th place with a score of 82.8, while “Favorite Restaurant” achieved 196th place with 81.7 points. Another notable part of this award is the “Kaupers Kapellenhof” in Selzen, which ranks 184th with 82.1 points. These results underline the high level of gastronomy in Rhineland-Palatinate, where a total of 18 restaurants made it into the top 200.
The top chefs in Germany
Who is ahead? First place in the Hornstein ranking is shared by five outstanding restaurants that received the maximum number of 100 points. These high-profile hotels include the “Aqua – The Ritz-Carlton” in Wolfsburg, the “Rutz” in Berlin and the “Schwarzwaldstube” in Baiersbronn. “Victor’s Fine Dining by Christian Bau” in Perl-Nennig and the “Waldhotel Sonnora” in Dreis also truly deserve this top rating.
Here is an overview of the top restaurants with the best points:
| rank | name | Location | boss | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutz | Berlin | Marco Müller | 100 |
| 2 | Aqua – The Ritz Carlton | Wolfsburg | Sven Elverfeld | 100 |
| 3 | Black Forest Room | Baiersbronn | Torsten Michel | 100 |
| 4 | Victor’s Fine Dining by Christian Bau | Perl-Nennig | Christian Bau | 100 |
| 5 | Waldhotel Sonnora | Three | Clemens Rambichler | 100 |
Gastronomy reviews in focus
The Hornstein ranking is based on reviews from various gastronomy guides such as Feinschmecker, Gault&Millau, the Guide Michelin, Schlemmer Atlas and Falstaff. These renowned institutions ensure a high standard of assessments, which are divided into three categories: 95 to 100 points receive three crowns, 90 to 94.9 points receive two crowns and anything below 90 points is awarded one crown.
The culinary landscape is impressive and diverse, and Mainz's restaurants show that they are ideally equipped to keep up with national competition. A schnitzel or a fine roast goose is likely to be served on a large scale when you visit these restaurants.
So if you're in the area, treat yourself to a visit and experience the delicious creations of these top chefs for yourself. It's sure to be a good deal for your taste buds!